DHEA-Sulfateug/dL

DHEA-S is an adrenal hormone that declines steadily with age; expected ranges are age-specific.

See your own DHEA-Sulfate on its range.

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What DHEA-Sulfate measures

DHEA-S is an adrenal hormone that declines steadily with age; expected ranges are age-specific.

If your DHEA-Sulfate is low

DHEA-S below the range is expected with age and commonly associated with corticosteroid medication or adrenal function.

Commonly associated with

Age
Corticosteroid medication
Adrenal function

Worth asking your clinician: Only alongside other questions.

If your DHEA-Sulfate is high

DHEA-S above the range is commonly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome or adrenal factors; supplements raise it too.

Commonly associated with

Polycystic ovary syndrome
Adrenal factors
DHEA supplements

Worth asking your clinician: How other adrenal and sex hormones look.

If it is within range

Your DHEA-S is within the range printed by your lab.

Also listed as

DHEA-S, DHEA SULFATE, DHEA-Sulfate, Serum, Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, DHEAS

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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.